Locations & Contact Information
Central Justice Center
700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Lamoreaux Justice Center
341 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868-3205
Harbor Justice Center
Newport Beach Facility
4601 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660-2595
North Justice Center
1275 North Berkeley Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832-1258
Superior Court Service Center
27573 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
West Justice Center
8141 13th Street, Westminster, CA 92683-4593
Civil Complex Center
751 West Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92701
- Orange County Superior Court’s Statement Regarding Civil Unrest
- Court Reopens Traffic Court Operations
- Judges Unanimously Elect Hon. Erick L. Larsh as Presiding Judge and Hon. Maria D. Hernandez as Assistant Presiding Judge in Uncontested Election
- Court Adds Family Law Self-Represented Cases to Online Counter Service Self-Scheduling Application
- Court Notices Defendants About DMV Hold Reinstatements
- Court Rolls Out Self-Help Mobile App
- Presiding Judge Kirk Nakamura to Receive Orange County Bar Association’s Prestigious Harmon G. Scoville Award
- Court Offers Weekly Virtual Probate Workshop
- Court Rolls Out Online Court User Portal for Traffic and Criminal Cases
- West Justice Center to be named after first Asian American Orange County Superior Court Judge S. K. Tamura
- Citizens of Orange County Step Up and Answer the Call to Serve as Jurors
- Safe Access to Justice
The Judicial Officers of the Orange County Superior Court, as a result of recent racial and civil unrest in our nation, overwhelmingly approved this week the statement below, reaffirming the court’s obligation to treat all persons equally under the law: Read More Here
Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court will continue its reopening of Traffic case hearings as part of its on-going effort to restore services to the public, which were interrupted by the pandemic in March. The reopening process began on Aug. 10, 2020 and is being completed in three phases. Read More Here
Santa Ana, Calif. – Hon. Erick L. Larsh was elected Presiding Judge, and Hon. Maria D. Hernandez Assistant Presiding Judge in an uncontested election for the two top posts of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange. Both Judge Larsh and Judge Hernandez will begin their two-year terms on January 1, 2021. Read More Here
Santa Ana, CA – Self-represented parties litigating Family Law matters can now also use an online tool to self-schedule in-person appointments at Lamoreaux Justice Center. Online appointment scheduling will be available for attorneys later this year. Read More Here
Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court has started processing pending traffic matters, as it continues efforts to re-establish court services, which were interrupted by the pandemic. Thus, the Court has started notifying defendants with outstanding traffic citations where the holds had been previously released. Read More Here
Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court has launched a mobile application that provides self-represented customers with access to the Self-Help Center and the Orange County Superior Court’s Self-Help Portal. Read More Here
Santa Ana, CA – Orange County Superior Court Presiding Judge Kirk Nakamura is this year’s Harmon G. Scoville Award recipient, the Orange County Bar Association announced on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. The prestigious award will be presented during a virtual OCBA Recognition Reception in October 2020. Read More Here
Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court created and is offering a weekly virtual workshop teaching self-represented members of the public the process to clear Probate Notes for Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Decedents’ Estate cases. Read More Here
Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Superior Court has implemented a new online service for traffic infractions and eligible criminal cases, on Friday, July 17, 2020. It is a fast, convenient, and secure way for a Court user to make payments or explore other case options from their smart phone or computer, even when the Court is closed. Read More Here
Stephen K. Tamura’s name will grace Orange County Superior Court’s West Justice Center to honor the late Judge’s legacy of groundbreaking successes and to serve as recognition of the contributions of Asian Americans to Orange County and the United States. Read More Here
Santa Ana, CA – Jury trials began once again as Orange County Superior Court initiated the process of reopening last week and a large number of prospective jurors heeded the call of duty and came to the Court to serve our community. Read More Here
For everyone's safety, our Court is adhering to strict cleaning procedures and social distancing protocols to support the health and wellness of the people we serve. Read More Here
Public Notices
Notice of Fee Changes Effective November 2, 2020
Revised Public Notice of Reduced Court Clerk’s Office Hours
Notice of Allocation for Fiscal Year 2020-21
Second Amended Administrative Order 20/16: Required Safety Measures and Face Coverings in Court
Revised Public Notice of Judicial Reassignment
Amended Administrative Order 20/09 Re: Compliance with Chief Justice Tani-Cantil Sakauye's Order
Family Law Order Regarding Court Closure – March 23, 2020
Amended Probate Order Regarding Court Closure – March 23, 2020
Amended Civil Order Regarding Court Closure – March 23, 2020
Criminal Court Plan 3-20-20
Signed COVID-19 Pandemic Order 3.16.20
Invitation to Comment on Proposed Revisions to Local Rules
Implementation of Local Rule 314A in Civil Cases
Notice Of Fee Changes Effective January 01, 2020
FY 2019-20 Budget Posting for Public Comment
Notice of Allocation for Fiscal Year 2019-20
Implementation of Probate Examiner Notes Text Message program in Probate Cases
Implementation of Electronic Filing Ribbon in Civil/Probate Case Types
Fourth District Seeking Attorneys to Represent Inmates in Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings-Attorney Town Hall Meeting
Notice Regarding Public And Other Access To Court Records
Notice Of Fee Changes Effective January 5th, 2019
Multi-Year Financial Plan
Notice of Lactation Room Availability
Archive of Notices
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The Superior Court is a unified state trial court serving the County of Orange. The court has seven locations and hears all matters in criminal, traffic, civil, probate, juvenile, family law, and mental health cases. To learn more, click on this link
Our Mission
To serve the public by administering justice and resolving disputes fairly, efficiently, and expeditiously.
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The Superior Court in Orange County has a rich history.To learn more, click on the link to visit the O.C. Parks website .